Protector device comprising a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements

ABSTRACT

A protector device includes a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements. Each pair of multi-pronged elements includes a first multi-pronged element having a first C-shaped element that has a first straight section, a first end forming a first end spike, and a second end forming a second end spike, and a first connecting element attached to and perpendicular to the first C-shaped element. Each pair of multi-pronged elements also includes a second multi-pronged element including a second C-shaped element connected to the first connecting element of the first multi-pronged element, the second C-shape element having a second straight section, a third end forming a third end spike, and a fourth end forming a fourth end spike, and a second connecting element attached to and perpendicular to the second C-shaped element.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a Continuation in Part of U.S. application Ser. No.15/108,471, filed on Jun. 27, 2016, which in turn is a 371 ofPCT/ES2015/070022 filed Jan. 16, 2015, which claims the benefit ofSpanish Patent Application No. P201400071, filed Jan. 20, 2014; thecontents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an object-system that has beenspecially designed to solve multiple important problems in differentsectors. These include forests, rangelands and other agro/silvo/pastoralecosystems, pisciculture systems on one side and other problems relatedto traffic safety on highways, as well as other constructed areas andliving quarters and support for creeper plants, whether ornamental orfood production and other substances. It also successfully aids inprotection for nests, animal shelters and relevant objects, includingbee hives.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As is known, the lack of natural regeneration of forests and savannahtype systems around the planet is leading to an unstoppabledeforestation of these ecosystems. As herbivorous livestock and wildanimals consume and scratch vigorously on young budding seedlings, theyprevent its regeneration and destroy them without remedy, even when manyspecies of trees, such as oak, are particularly thorny in its earlystages of life.

On the other hand, many of these agro/silvo/pastoral and pisciculturefarming systems, which contain several bodies of water created byrainfall, have multiple roles including environmental, and especiallylivestock watering, but also the breeding and sale of fish species ofhigh nutritional and culinary value. For example, in Extremadura(Spain), a valued cyprinid is grown called tench (tinca tinca), whosepopulation is attacked mercilessly by various predators, and humans whopoach these fish with nets in ponds and bodies of water. These actionsdecimate the tench and other species such as crustaceans and amphibiansthat inhabit the water after many years of aquaculture investment.

Another recurring concern on roads around the world with circulatingmotor vehicles, locomotives, airplanes and others, is the invasion ofboth domestic and wild animals. The wild boar is a specific case thathas caused many accidents and is capable of penetrating the protectiveroad barriers. In some cases wild boars root beneath to lift and distortthe protections and access the road. The unintended consequences mayinclude accidents and cost human lives.

There is also an important issue regarding effective protection of birdnests, which suffer from predators pushing up or scraping on the clumpsof trees and other plants, and in doing so, destroy the establishednests in these bushes or plants. A similar problem is the attack onbeehives by humans or bears and other animals. Similarly, many smallanimals like field mice and dormice who bury seeds in the ground asstorage, where they forget many of them, subsequently germinating andrenewing the forest and rangelands, are victims of predators such aspigs, and thus regeneration of forests and rangelands is not promoted.Even in the case that seedlings do break out, livestock tramples theplants easily.

Furthermore, a solution is needed where ornamental creepers andproduction plants can adhere to smoothly, albeit on one side of saidstructure. Once it becomes necessary to remove the plants, simply removethe structure-system quickly and easily, in our case the protectordevice comprising a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements.

To solve these technical problems and many others, it was necessary tocreate a device that can solve all of them at once. Therefore, theprotector device comprising a plurality of pairs of multi-prongedelements was invented as a “cactus-like” object, or spiky metallic bushin industrial design. This design is based on the science ofbiomimetics—to mimic the workings of the natural world and apply them toindustrial design—in this case the idea of the cactus.

The object of the invention is based on incorporating uniqueinnovations, making it capable of protecting plants and trees andallowing animals to scratch themselves, protect fish and other animalsfrom predators in all kinds of aquatic and terrestrial surfaces, eveninsects (honeybees). The invention has further applications related totraffic or private property and also serves as a support for creeperplants and encourages natural regeneration of forests and rangelands.All of the above is achieved with the extraordinary and unique featuresthat will be described below.

Regarding its protective function for trees and plants and a scratcherfor animals, we specify that the multi-pronged elements that form thisnew invention are multidimensional, that is, every spike of ourinvention can be part of different multi-pronged elements at the sametime in different areas of the object surface, varying, depending on itsposition, as will be shown later in the case of the preferred model. Italso incorporates other unique innovations, such as the structure of theentire protector device comprising a plurality of pairs of multi-prongedelements formed by the union of the same multi-pronged elements, whichin turn becomes an impenetrable structure and highly deterrent for anyanimal or other living thing, as well as being safer and having fakireffect in case of an accidental hit against the object, and furtheroptimize the material used. Another unique feature is that thisinvention does not require ground support, rods, nets or even heightadjustment since it can stand upright on its own or you can even burypart of the object in the ground. You can also add other modules ontothe initial installed. Small tie wire or rods can also be attached toadd stability and raise the protector higher when necessary as the plantor tree grows. Another unique innovation of this invention is thatanimals can scratch and deworm themselves, both domestic and wild,especially cattle, horses, goats and other animals with hair, but onlyup to a certain point. Scratching must be soft so as to not affect thegeneral structure or suffer alteration nor deteriorate any plant, treeor bush that is being protected. The effect is similar to a human antilice comb. If we pass the comb, it picks up parasites and slightlystimulates the scalp, but if vigorously pressed against the scalp, itproduces lacerations in the scalp skin. Since the damage by animalscratching, especially cattle, in seedlings or clumps of young trees isa way of deworming and keeping their coat in healthy and hygienicconditions, this invention is not only able to effectively andefficiently protect the seedling, but simultaneously allows the preeningand deworming for animals without deformation or alteration, whileprotecting the bushes and nearby seedlings. As animals learn to scratchgentler against the invention, they can become accustom to scratchingless fiercely and do the same on unprotected tree trunks.

Further evidence and exclusive advantages of this invention is that itprotects trees and plants from both large animals, such as cattle orbears, and small animals like rabbits and rats at the same time andallows the passage and shelter for animals known for contributing tonatural forest regeneration like field mice and dormice that bury acornsor other seeds that can germinate, promoting natural forestryregeneration. Also, the invention can be installed during any season,even over plants that are not pruned, or on the tree whip, seedling orshrubs being protected. Our invention can also be reused throughout theyears, moving the protector from trees that are no longer in dangersince the bottom of the tree that has been developed and strengthened,and install it on another seedling. Protectors can be manufactured inany size, width and height, and animal receive access to areas of theplant not needing protection for natural pruning/feeding for the treeand scratching for the animal, making animals “pruner-maintainers” ofthe protected plant. They can be installed on the same shrub or seedlingwithout fastening down as a shell over the foliage. It also has thedistinction of being able to prune without having to touch the object orobjects that are protecting a young plant, bush or tree. When they aresupported on the floor covering a seedling, the tree can be pruned atthe top, up to 4 feet high. In the case of shorter protectors, 20centimeters high, where they often combine more than one of them andleave a space between them unprotected (since that unprotected area istoo small for the animal anyway) so you can pruned above, below or inbetween these protectors with these sizes, all without having tomanipulate or uninstall them for that task.

Another innovative aspect is the possibility of creating the widthdesired by joining more than one protector from the side, yielding anyshape needed. Therefore, the protection versatility and ease ofinstallation and reuse of the protector device comprising a plurality ofpairs of multi-pronged elements is far superior to any other system,such as protective standard welded wire cages. Since our inventioncannot be pushed over, trampled, or scraped vigorously, the durabilityis extraordinary. As already indicated, the spikes comprise the multipleor multi-dimensional multi-pronged elements at the same time, which, incase of accidental violent contact against the invention, preventsanimals or persons from severe damage because of the aforementioned“fakir effect” that would prevent eye damage, since the spikes wouldpinch first on many points on the face of a human before making contactwith the eye. Humans have eyes sunken into the face precisely to avoidinjury with sharp objects. Therefore, the protector device comprising aplurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements, object of this invention,provides excellent security and animal welfare. It is the only device ofsuch protective capacity that can be installed in bushes, trees andunpruned seedlings and during any season. Another unique feature is theability to protect small seedlings, newly planted bushes or trees insmall versions or modules from the ground up. Later, as the plant grows,you can add other protector devices or modules on top of the previouslyinstalled, and thus protecting on a need basis, optimizing the time,labor and space, since all trees do not grow at the same pace. You alsohave the option to swap modules between different trees that areprotected but they need a system of mutual aid during any season.

As for its role in protecting fish, amphibians and crustaceans in inlandbodies of water (ponds or other), that are attacked by predators, mainlybirds and mammals, as well as human poaching by illegal crossing offishing nets through these waters indiscriminately capturing all theseanimals that dwell in these aquatic spaces, the protector has fullydemonstrated its effectiveness in this area during our testing period.The most common form of protection is to curve the protector into acylindrical shape, forming a kind of worm, and sinking it horizontallyon the bottom of the pond and joining them by any means, leaving a spacebetween them, to further sink said “worm” in the pond or other body ofwater. The location of these would be known by the owner and obviouslyby the species living in this space and be protected. It has been foundthat these beings become familiarized with the protector device, takingrefuge in them to attack by predators because, small fish, amphibiansand crustaceans can access the inside of the protector even through thespace between the spikes. Larger fish can take refuge through one of thetwo open ends, both for the case of a protector or a set of them if itconforms a “worm” and reasonably spaces to enter at the union of both incases of forming the indicated “worms”, giving fish fast access toshelter. It has been noted in field trials, that predators such ascormorants, who cannot swim faster horizontally than the fish inside theprotector, remarkably reduces their catch rate by human to almost 0%.This can be altered by reducing the diameter of the protectors, so theycan swim and hide all kinds of animals, such as the aforementioned fish,amphibians and crustaceans, but preventing access of larger animals suchas cormorants, water voles and otters, simply because they cannot fitthrough the openings of the protector. Human poaching usually take placeat night when stealthy fishermen are combing the pond, lake or body ofwater with nets to corral fish and surprise occurs when the nets arehooked on the protector's spikes anchored at the bottom of the water,making it impossible to continue with the task, and eventuallyabandoned, often with the loss of the netting from entanglement in ourspikes. All during which the fish in the water can reach refuge fasterin our protector than the movement of manually handled netting frompoachers. Another unique feature is that the spikes of the protector onthe floor of the pond or body of water form an anchor on said floor bythe penetration of the spikes into the mud bed.

Regarding the protection function for vehicles and accidents that occurworldwide on roads, highways, expressways, roads, trains, airports andcenters of circulation are common when wild and domestic animals orpeople, access the road who should not be allowed entry. The moststubborn and better equipped animal to access roads are undoubtedly theWild Boar (Sus scrofa), an animal endowed with a powerful nose and snoutcapable of undermining all kinds of fences, digging and rooting underthese hedges, lifting and then deforming them to continue their way. Forthese cases, the protector device comprising a plurality of pairs ofmulti-pronged elements has proven a formidable opponent by attaching tothe outside of the enclosure or fence by any means such as tie wire, andin the case of feral pigs, bury part of the protector into the earth.The Wild Boar quickly checks the effectiveness of the protector, firstpalpating gently with his nose the portion protruding above ground, sothe spikes quickly deter his attempt to deform the fence. When theanimal attempts to root the earth or deform from below, with surprise,the animal finds the same impenetrable spiky structure, so they give upthe attempt. Since the damage from a major push against the protectiveobject can be considerable, animals give up quickly. It is also true forpolice checks on asphalt roads.

The protector device comprising a plurality of pairs of multi-prongedelements also has excellent features for the protection of other spacesand properties that can be assaulted by animals or humans, likeprotection in homes, ranches, houses, warehouses, garages, publicplaces, sports centers, fencing and fences of all kinds. Since you caneasily install our invention by itself or attach to existing fences andenclosures, it results in an easy and major increase in deterrenteffect, while preventing the entanglement in the spikes of people oranimals that hit accidentally or consciously (in human case). Theinvention also deters predators from scaling up such protection, and ifthey do makes it very painful and delays the action. The protector canalso be used in cages for diving with sharks and other predators, ordoghouses or coating of these houses to protect from predators. Anotherapplication is its function to wrap around ornamental and productivecreepers; The protector device comprising a plurality of pairs ofmulti-pronged elements makes up an extraordinary and strong structure,which can be elevated, and sustains all kinds of heavy orchards over along period of time. This can be used on indoor walls and when usedoutside, can serve as protection.

The protector device comprising a plurality of pairs of multi-prongedelements is also very useful in protecting shelters and homes of variousanimals and insects, as it protects the hives and their dwellers, bees,from bear attacks or other animals. It is also able to protect andprovide support for bird nests, and birds can make seedlings, shrubs ortrees of small height where domestic and wild animals scratch andconsume their leaves. These animals would normally destroy said nests inaddition to the birds. The spikes also serve to impale insects thatserve as food for the birds. The tree protector defends the nests,provides shelter for birds and in exchange these birds consume ticks andother parasites maintaining better health and welfare of the trees aswell. The protector device comprising a plurality of pairs ofmulti-pronged elements also serves to protect and build all kinds ofrefuge for other animals, hares, rabbits, partridges, etc.

The invention therefore covers various technical fields, such asreforestation and regeneration of forests and pastures and all kinds ofagro/silvo/pastoral spaces compatible with grazing using individualprotection, technical aquaculture and protection of aquatics,terrestrial beings and insects, and the dwellings and homes of trees andanimals, as well as technical security sectors in all types of roads andtransportation, and security of other private and public, human andanimal properties—Also in the field of gardening and cultivation oforchards in general.

The protector device comprising a plurality of pairs of multi-prongedelements effectively protects the standard welded wire cages or othertypes of individual protective for trees, plants, buildings, houses, orobjects as they can be installed in entire bodies or strips (also called“crown-belts”) on these objects avoiding pushing, scratching and assaulton guards or said protected objects.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Further features, advantages and objects of the present invention willbecome apparent for a skilled person when reading the following detaileddescription of non-limiting embodiments of the present invention, whentaken in conjunction with the appended drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 shows a detailed view of a multi-pronged element according to theinvention.

FIG. 2 shows a partial view of the combination of multi-pronged elementsaccording to a first embodiment of the invention wherein the protectordevice has a shape of a cylinder.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the invention according to a firstembodiment of the invention wherein the protector device has a shape ofa cylinder.

FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of the connection of the elements accordingto a first embodiment of the invention wherein the protector device hasa shape of a cylinder.

FIG. 5 shows a first cylindrical protector device and a secondcylindrical protector device joined in a modular manner.

FIG. 6 shows a protector device according to a second embodiment of theinvention wherein the protector has a prismatic shape with a triangularbase

FIG. 7 shows another detailed view of the protector device according toa second embodiment of the invention wherein the protector has aprismatic shape with a triangular base

FIG. 8 shows a protector device according to a third embodiment of theinvention wherein the protector has a prismatic shape with a with asquare or rectangular base.

FIG. 9 shows another detailed view of the protector device according toa third embodiment of the invention wherein the protector has aprismatic shape with a square or rectangular base.

FIG. 10 shows a protector device according to a fourth embodiment of theinvention wherein the protector has a prismatic shape with a polygonalbase (in this case a pentagon).

FIG. 11 shows another detailed view of the protector device according toa fourth embodiment of the invention wherein the protector has aprismatic shape with a polygonal base (in this case a pentagon).

FIG. 12 shows a kit with the different pieces that integrate theprotector according to a realization mode of the invention for aprismatic form with a triangular base (according to the embodimentdepicted in FIGS. 6 and 7).

FIG. 13 shows in a schematic way the assembly procedure of the protectordevice object of the invention from a kit. The example shown correspondsto a cylindrical protector device (according to the embodiment depictedin FIGS. 3 and 4).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Until now, the existence of the protector device comprising a pluralityof pairs of multi-pronged elements has been unknown, and even less so aninvention comprised entirely of the L-shaped prongs or spikes attachedto each other expanding by height and width to any dimension necessary,even with this wide variety of above applications.

Also, until this invention, there were no object-systems that did notneed supplemental accessories or materials requiring extra work for theinstallation process. The protector device comprising a plurality ofpairs of multi-pronged elements is characterized by spikes placed in anyposition on a horizontal plane, hence its unique multi-trident ormultidimensional form, gives it an extraordinary deterrent/dissuasioncapability and extreme resistance and strength throughout the entireobject, having no weak point in any of the points in all dimensionalspace. Another unique and innovative feature that no previous protectorshave is that the protector device comprising a plurality of pairs ofmulti-pronged elements is created by the connection of C-shaped elementsthat compose it and does not have any extra structure on which thisgrips to, but binds to each other in a system of mutual aid forming thewhole dimension of the object, hence its extraordinary strength,resistance, and deterrent capacity. No tree protection system existsthat allows animals to lightly scratch for deworming and groomingwithout deformation of the tree protector and prevents them fromscratching vigorously or penetrates the system to access the plant ortree. Also, no tree protection system exists that can be installed onunpruned bushes or plants, and during any time of year. Nor exists aprotector that protects animals and their nests or offspring, as well asinsects such as bees and their hives. Nor exists protectors that serveas a refuge for fish, amphibians and crustaceans in the aquaticenvironment against predators and human poaching. Nor exists a protectorthat serves as support for plants, especially vines, whether ornamentalor food-productive. Similarly, the existence of protectors that can becombined with each as modules built from the floor base by placing someon top of others, and recombine at will as needed, without usingsupporting materials or lifts that withstand vigorous pushing. It isalso unknown the existence of protectors to defend property and humandwellings and roads and spaces of vehicles deterring animals who want toaccess them and can cause accidents. No protectors are known that canprotect small seedlings, shrubs and newly planted trees in modules fromthe ground, later as the plant grows can add other protective or moduleson the previously installed, and thus protect as needed basis,optimizing the time, labor and space, since all trees do not grow at thesame pace, and can swap modules (other protectors) between differenttrees that are protected as needed in a system of mutual aid during anyseason.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The protector device comprising a plurality of pairs of multi-prongedelements, is an object-system that satisfactorily solves theaforementioned problems. The protector device is formed from the unionof a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements creating amulti-dimensional structure with spikes or thorns. The spikes may be ofany thickness, length and geometric shape also may be of any materialsuch as plastic, metal, glass, carbon fiber, wood, combining them or anyother. Also various types of multi-pronged elements, or any othergeometric configuration that conform dimensional spikes, may be of anymaterial such as plastic, metal, glass, carbon fiber, wood, combinationsthereof, or any other. The union of the elements that make up thevarious types of multi-pronged elements that configure the spikes may bemade by any means, such as heat, laser welding, electric welding,fastening wires, adhesives and resins, or any other means that wouldconnect them. They may also be manufactured in a single body (allelements simultaneously) by injection molding, extrusion of anymaterials, casting, even by 3D printers. They can also be manufacturedin successive steps starting from preforms of any type of materials andtheir combinations that serve as raw materials, through twists, cuts,pressures and bends conforming the spikes, various kinds ofmulti-pronged elements or other geometric shapes that form the spikesand the union of the above structures to finally form the protectordevice comprising a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements. Theinvention may eventually form any geometric structure and any height andwidth, plus its malleability may be rigid, soft or semi-rigid, dependingon what you want to achieve in each case, which can allow for easyshaping. The spikes are preferably projected to the outside of the areato be protected, but also may be facing the interior of the area.

Although preferentially horizontal, the spikes may be arranged in anydirectional vector from the horizontal line of the protector device.Spikes and various kinds of multi-pronged elements or other geometricforms of grouping of spikes may be made with the twists and molds, atany point in its structure, which seek greater strength and robustnessin the spikes. The various kinds of multi-pronged elements or othergeometric shapes that form the final structure of the invention allowscratching and grooming animal hair without deforming the object. Thespikes may be spaced from each other at any distance, so various kindsof multi-pronged elements or geometric structures forming the group ofspikes may be of any size, height and width.

The invention may be helped by any type of small anchors if placed onthe ground or soil, which may be of any material, length and geometry,even for raising the height when necessary, the invention can also beattached to these anchors or staples by any means, such as welding,electric welding, wired, stuck with any kind of glues and resins, laseror other, even by the spikes born in the invention itself.

The preferred embodiment of the invention, as will be described later,is formed by successive union of spikes that make various kinds ofmulti-pronged elements. Each multi-pronged element comprises:

-   -   a C-shaped element having a first straight section, a first end        bent to form a first elbow and a first end spike, and a second        end bent to form a second elbow and a second end spike, the        first end spike projecting perpendicular to the first straight        section, the second end spike projecting perpendicular to the        first straight section, wherein the first straight section, the        first end spike, and the second end spike form a C-shape; and    -   a connecting element attached to the first C-shaped element, the        first connecting element being perpendicular to the first        straight section, wherein the first straight section and the        first connecting element form an L-shape.

A first multi-pronged element is connected to a second multi-prongedelement to form a pair of multi-pronged elements, and a plurality ofpairs of multi-pronged elements are connected to each other to form theprotector device.

As already stated, multi-pronged elements may be of any size, height andwidth. In one exemplary embodiment, the multi-pronged element consistsof a wire 10 cm long and 2.8 mm thick and composed of a combination ofmetal and plastic, which is modeled forming C-shape, where the final twospikes are 2.5 cm, the torsion zone form two angles of 90°. Subsequentlyanother wire of same characteristics as the previous, but 7.5 cm long ismodeled, and L-shaped, also with a 90° twist to conform a 2.5 cm spikeat the end. This spike forms part of the initial L-shaped prong and atthe same time forms part of the next (second) multi-pronged element.Subsequently both spikes are joined with a configuration of the verticalC-shaped spike, and the spike in fallen L-shaped and connected at thetop to the bottom of the C-shaped spike part. The three spiked ends arefacing the same direction. These multi-pronged elements of varyingcharacteristics attached to each other, by any means, form the protectordevice. This union of various multi-pronged elements at the same timecan be understood as multi-dimensional, and creating an extraordinarystructure, which when curved into a cylindrical shape is more rigid andcompact. Assembling spikes on top of others in the preferred embodimentyields a more sturdy structure and can resist an accidental blow and/orvigorous scratching from animals. The spikes with a 90° elbow fold thatform the final spike is much more resistant to accidental pushing andscratching from animals for grooming/deworming and can ensnare better,with no easy exit, a poachers netting. The invention can also bemanufactured in one body by casting or injection of various types ofmolds materials or a combination, or a stamped preform and timelymodels. The various types of multi-pronged elements can also be formedsimultaneously by cutting and folding the final spikes into position,later to bend it and shape it in its preferred cylindrical model asmentioned.

In embodiment 1, a protector device has:

-   -   a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements, each pair of        multi-pronged elements comprising:        -   a first multi-pronged element comprising:            -   a first C-shaped element having a first straight                section, a first end bent to form a first elbow and a                first end spike, and a second end bent to form a second                elbow and a second end spike, the first end spike                projecting perpendicular to the first straight section,                the second end spike projecting perpendicular to the                first straight section, wherein the first straight                section, the first end spike, and the second end spike                form a C-shape; and            -   a first connecting element attached to the first                C-shaped element, the first connecting element being                perpendicular to the first straight section, wherein the                first straight section and the first connecting element                form an L-shape; and        -   a second multi-pronged element attached to the first            connecting element and not attached to the first C-shaped            element, the second multi-pronged element comprising:            -   a second C-shaped element connected to the first                connecting element of the first multi-pronged element,                the second C-shape element having a second straight                section, a third end bent to form a third elbow and a                third end spike, and a fourth end bent to form a fourth                elbow and a fourth end spike, the third end spike                projecting perpendicular to the second straight section,                the fourth end spike projecting perpendicular to the                second straight section, wherein the second straight                section, the third end spike, and the fourth end spike                form a C-shape; and            -   a second connecting element attached to the second                C-shaped element and not attached to the first C-shaped                element, the second connecting element being                perpendicular to the second straight section, wherein                the second straight section and the second connecting                element form an L-shape;    -   wherein the protector device has a prismatic shape with a        polygonal base.

In the protector device according to embodiment 1, each pair ofmulti-pronged elements can have:

-   -   the first C-shaped element and the first connecting element are        joined by one of heat, laser welding, electric welding,        fastening of wires, adhesives and resins; and    -   the second C-shaped element and the second connecting element        are joined by one of heat, laser welding, electric welding,        fastening of wires, adhesives and resins.

In the protector device according to embodiment 1, the first and secondend spikes can have a selected level of sharpness.

In the protector device according to embodiment 1, a distance betweenthe first end spike and the third end spike can be less than 10 cm.

In the protector device according to embodiment 1, the protector devicecan be disposed around one of plants, bushes, trees, objects andsurfaces, without any clamping or tying. The protector device can beconnected to a second protector device.

In embodiment 2, a protector device has:

-   -   a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements, each pair of        multi-pronged elements comprising:        -   a first multi-pronged element comprising:            -   a first C-shaped element having a first straight                section, a first end bent to form a first elbow and a                first end spike, and a second end bent to form a second                elbow and a second end spike, the first end spike                projecting perpendicular to the first straight section,                the second end spike projecting perpendicular to the                first straight section, wherein the first straight                section, the first end spike, and the second end spike                form a C-shape; and            -   a first connecting element attached to the first                C-shaped element, the first connecting element being                perpendicular to the first straight section, wherein the                first straight section and the first connecting element                form an L-shape; and        -   a second multi-pronged element attached to the first            connecting element and not attached to the first C-shaped            element, the second multi-pronged element comprising:            -   a second C-shaped element connected to the first                connecting element of the first multi-pronged element,                the second C-shape element having a second straight                section, a third end bent to form a third elbow and a                third end spike, and a fourth end bent to form a fourth                elbow and a fourth end spike, the third end spike                projecting perpendicular to the second straight section,                the fourth end spike projecting perpendicular to the                second straight section, wherein the second straight                section, the third end spike, and the fourth end spike                form a C-shape; and            -   a second connecting element attached to the second                C-shaped element and not attached to the first C-shaped                element, the second connecting element being                perpendicular to the second straight section, wherein                the second straight section and the second connecting                element form an L-shape;    -   wherein the protector device has a prismatic shape with a        polygonal base and is disposed on a surface of a ground, is        secured to the ground with one or more anchors consisting of        metal rods extending to the surface and attached to the        protector device.

In embodiment 3, a protector device has:

-   -   a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements, each pair of        multi-pronged elements comprising:        -   a first multi-pronged element comprising:            -   a first C-shaped element having a first straight                section, a first end bent to form a first elbow and a                first end spike, and a second end bent to form a second                elbow and a second end spike, the first end spike                projecting perpendicular to the first straight section,                the second end spike projecting perpendicular to the                first straight section, wherein the first straight                section, the first end spike, and the second end spike                form a C-shape; and            -   a first connecting element attached to the first                C-shaped element, the first connecting element being                perpendicular to the first straight section, wherein the                first straight section and the first connecting element                form an L-shape; and        -   a second multi-pronged element attached to the first            connecting element and not attached to the first C-shaped            element, the second multi-pronged element comprising:            -   a second C-shaped element connected to the first                connecting element of the first multi-pronged element,                the second C-shape element having a second straight                section, a third end bent to form a third elbow and a                third end spike, and a fourth end bent to form a fourth                elbow and a fourth end spike, the third end spike                projecting perpendicular to the second straight section,                the fourth end spike projecting perpendicular to the                second straight section, wherein the second straight                section, the third end spike, and the fourth end spike                form a C-shape; and            -   a second connecting element attached to the second                C-shaped element and not attached to the first C-shaped                element, the second connecting element being                perpendicular to the second straight section, wherein                the second straight section and the second connecting                element form an L-shape;    -   wherein the protector device has a prismatic shape with a        polygonal base.

The protector devices discussed above can also be of a geometrical shapesuch as oval, triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, pentagon,hexagon, octagon, cylinder, prism, cube, cone, tetrahedron, hexagonalprism, pentagonal prism.

In embodiment 4, a protector device has:

-   -   a plurality of circular wire elements arranged about an axis,        the plurality of circular wire elements having a selected        radius, each circular wire element being separated from an        adjacent circular wire element by a selected distance; and    -   a plurality of C-shaped elements, each C-shaped element having:        -   a straight section;        -   a first end bent to form a first elbow and a first end            spike; and        -   a second end bent to form a second elbow and a second end            spike,    -   wherein the first end spike is perpendicular to the straight        section, and the second end spike is perpendicular to the        straight section;    -   wherein each C-shaped element is attached to a first circular        wire element of the plurality of circular wire elements and to a        second circular wire element of the plurality of circular wire        elements, wherein the first end spike and the second end spike        project radially away from the axis.

In the protector device in accordance with embodiment 2, each pair ofmulti-pronged elements there is:

-   -   the first C-shaped element and the first connecting element are        joined by one of heat, laser welding, electric welding,        fastening of wires, adhesives and resins; and    -   the second C-shaped element and the second connecting element        are joined by one of heat, laser welding, electric welding,        fastening of wires, adhesives and resins.

In the protector device according to embodiment 2, the first and secondend spikes can have a selected level of sharpness.

In the protector device according to embodiment 2, a distance betweenthe first end spike and the third end spike can be less than 10 cm.

In the protector device according to embodiment 2, the protector devicecan be disposed around one of plants, bushes, trees, objects andsurfaces, without any clamping or tying.

In the protector device according to embodiment 2, the protector devicecan be connected to a second protector device. In the protector device,in each pair of multi-pronged elements, can also have:

-   -   the first C-shaped element and the first connecting element are        joined by one of heat, laser welding, electric welding,        fastening of wires, adhesives and resins; and    -   the second C-shaped element and the second connecting element        are joined by one of heat, laser welding, electric welding,        fastening of wires, adhesives and resins.

In the protector device according to embodiment 3, the first and secondend spikes can have a selected level of sharpness.

In the protector device according to embodiment 3, a distance betweenthe first end spike and the third end spike can be less than 10 cm.

In the protector device according to embodiment 3, the protector devicecan be disposed around one of plants, bushes, trees, objects andsurfaces, without any clamping or tying. The protector device can alsobe connected to a second protector device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 shows a detailed view of a multi-pronged element (5) according tothe invention. This element comprises a C-shaped element having a firststraight section (1), a first end bent to form a first elbow (2) and afirst end spike (3), and a second end bent to form a second elbow and asecond end spike (3), the first end spike (3) projecting perpendicularto the first straight section (1), the second end spike (3) projectingperpendicular to the first straight section (1). The first straightsection, the first end spike, and the second end spike form a C-shape. Aconnecting element (4) is attached to the C-shaped element, theconnecting element (4) being perpendicular to the first straight section(1) and the first straight section and the first connecting element forman L-shape. A third end spike (3) projects perpendicular to theconnecting element (4).

FIG. 2 shows a partial view of the combination of multi-pronged elementsaccording to a first embodiment of the invention wherein the protectordevice has a shape of a cylinder. The protector device shown, is formedby the union of a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements, eachpair of multi-pronged elements. Each pair of multi-pronged elementcomprises a first multi-pronged element as described above (see FIG. 1)and a second multi-pronged element attached to the first connectingelement and not attached to the first C-shaped element. The secondmulti-pronged element comprises a second C-shaped element connected tothe first connecting element of the first multi-pronged element, thesecond C-shape element having a similar C-shape as described above forthe first C-shape element; and a second connecting element attached tothe second C-shaped element and not attached to the first C-shapedelement. The second connecting element is perpendicular to the secondstraight section and the second straight section and the secondconnecting element form an L-shape.

The successive union of a plurality of these multi-pronged elements (5)will give rise to a multi-dimensional structure similar to a mesh orgrille from which the spikes protrude. FIG. 12 shows an example of thistype of mesh or grids in a rectangular shape. In the example shown inFIG. 2 the multi-dimensional structure (formed by the union of multiplemulti-pronged elements 5) is bent to join its two ends, thus forming aprotector device with the shape of a cylinder. As we bend to one side orthe other, the protruding spikes (3) will be in or out of the cylinder.In the case shown, which is the most common, the spikes protrudeoutwards.

Multi-pronged elements (5) may be of any size, height and width. In oneexemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the cylindrical protector deviceis formed by the union of a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements(5). These elements comprise a C-shaped element having a first straightsection (1) 10 centimeters long and 2.8 millimeters thick, sharp attheir ends and a combination of plastic and metal, but may be of anylength, thickness and material. Subsequently bend the wire 90° (1) attheir ends resulting in “elbows” (2) and a final spike (3) 2.5 cm inlength at each end. Said preform binds to another connecting element (4)7.5 centimeters long and 2.8 millimeters thick and pointy at one endwhich is folded at 90° forming an elbow (2) to form a final spike (3)2.5 centimeters long. This is a combination of plastic and metal, butmay also be any length, thickness and material. This assembly describedforms a variety of unique multi-pronged elements (5), which togetherwith other unique multi-pronged elements (5), both to the right andleft, above or below , by a final spike (3) that share these varioustypes peculiar multi-pronged elements (5), form the multi-dimensionalstructure subject of this invention. The binding of the various types ofunique multi-pronged elements (5) is performed such that each end spike(3) is 5 cm from the following final spike (3), but may be any desireddistance and forming a sort of L-shaped structure placed in anyposition, both right, left, and inverted rightward and leftward. Theinvention, which in this preferred case shown in FIG. 3, can be bentcylindrically shaped having a diameter of 38 centimeters and a height of100 centimeters from the ground is thus configured. For the case ofprotecting land animals, plants or objects, it is can be fixated to theground by supports or anchors (320) consisting of metal bars of 5 mmthick and 70 centimeters long, which are nailed to the floor about 50cm, but may be any size, thickness and material and tied with tie wireto the structure of the invention, although it may be attached by anymeans.

FIG. 4 shows a protector device 400 disposed on a surface 405 of theground. A plurality of anchors 420 are attached to the protector device400 and extend to the surface 405. Anchors 420 are attached to theprotector device 400 by wires 430.

A first protector device 510 and a second protector device 520 are shownin FIG. 5 joined in a modular manner. A plurality of rods 555 are alsoused to add stability to the structure. A tie wire 563 is used toconnect the two protector devices.

FIGS. 6-11 represent other embodiments with non-cylindricalconfigurations. In these embodiments the protector device has aprismatic shape with a polygonal base or section. The side walls of theprotector device are obviously flat rather than curved (as in thecylinder) and each prism will have as many side walls as the base has(i.e. three for the triangle, four for the square, five for thepentagon, etc.).

Each side wall is formed by the union of a plurality of multi-prongedelements (5) that give rise to a flat module or multi-dimensionalstructure similar to a mesh or grille from which the spikes (3)protrude.

The dimensions of each side wall are variable in length and height, andcan be set for each embodiment as a tailored design. This can beachieved in different ways, the following two being examples:

-   -   a) adding from a first pair of multi-pronged elements further        similar pairs until a side wall of the desired dimensions is        achieved, or    -   b) manufacturing with a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged        elements a flat module or multi-dimensional structure similar to        a mesh or grille of large dimensions, which is then cut into        several pieces (side walls) of the desired size.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show a protector device according to a second embodimentof the invention wherein the protector has a prismatic shape with atriangular base.

FIG. 6 shows a protector device 600 disposed on a surface of the ground605. The protector device has a prismatic shape with a triangularsection or base with three side walls. Each side wall is formed by theunion of a plurality of multi-pronged elements 5 that give rise to amulti-dimensional structure similar to a mesh or grille from which thespikes 3 protrude. A plurality of anchors or rods 620 are attached tothe protector device 600 and extend to the surface 605. Anchors 620 areattached to the protector device 600 by wires 630. The three side wallsare connected to each other by means of a plurality of clamps or wires640.

A first protector device 710 and a second protector device 720 are shownin FIG. 7 joined in a modular manner. Both protector devices have aprismatic shape with a triangular base with three side walls. Aplurality of anchors or rods 620 are also used to add stability to thestructure.

Anchors 620 are attached to the second protector device 720 by wires 630A plurality of tie wires 663 are used to connect the two protectordevices. The three side walls are connected to each other by means of aplurality of clamps or wires 640.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show a protector device according to a third embodiment ofthe invention wherein the protector has a prismatic shape with a with asquare or rectangular section or base. FIG. 8 shows a protector device800 disposed on a surface of the ground 805. The protector device has aprismatic shape with a tetragonal section or base with four side walls.If the four sides of the base are equal we will have a square base, ifthe sides are equal two by two, then it will be a rectangle and if thesides are different, then it will be an irregular four-sided polygon. Inthe specific case shown in FIG. 8 it is a square. Each side wall isformed by the union of a plurality of multi-pronged elements 5 that giverise to a multi-dimensional structure similar to a mesh or grille fromwhich the spikes 3 protrude. A plurality of anchors or rods 620 areattached to the protector device 800 and extend to the surface 805.Anchors or rods 620 are attached to the protector device 800 by wires630. The four side walls are connected to each other by means of aplurality of clamps or wires 640

A first protector device 910 and a second protector device 920 are shownin FIG. 9 joined in a modular manner. Both protector devices have aprismatic shape with a squared base with four side walls. A plurality ofanchors or rods 620 are also used to add stability to the structure. Aplurality of tie wires 663 are used to connect the two protectordevices. The four side walls are connected to each other by means of aplurality of clamps or wires 640 (not shown).

FIGS. 10 and 11 show a protector device according to a fourth embodimentof the invention wherein the protector has a prismatic shape with apolygonal section or base (in this case a pentagon).

FIG. 10 shows a protector device 1000 disposed on a surface of theground 1005. The protector device has a prismatic shape with apentagonal section or base with five side walls. Each side wall isformed by the union of a plurality of multi-pronged elements 5 that giverise to a multi-dimensional structure similar to a mesh or grille fromwhich the spikes 3 protrude. A plurality of anchors or rods 620 areattached to the protector device 1000 and extend to the surface 1005.Anchors or rods 620 are attached to the protector device 1000 by wires630. The five side walls are connected to each other by means of aplurality of clamps or wires 640.

A first protector device 1110 and a second protector device 1120 areshown in FIG. 11 joined in a modular manner. Both protector devices havea prismatic shape with a pentagonal base with five side walls. Aplurality of anchors or rods 620 are also used to add stability to thestructure. A plurality of wires 663 is used to connect the two protectordevices. The five side walls are connected to each other by means of aplurality of clamps or wires 640.

In these prismatic configurations, the anchors or rods 620 are locatedat the vertices of the polygonal base, in such a way that there are asmany rods as there are vertices.

Polygonal embodiments with 5 or more vertices (i.e. pentagonal,hexagonal, etc.) can be formed by independent side walls attached toeach other (as in the attached pentagonal example depicted in FIG. 10 or11), although they could also be manufactured from one single piece (asin the cylindrical embodiment), simply by bending the piece in as manycorners as desired. In other words, instead of making a constant benduntil reaching a cylinder, to go bending every X cm and generating inthis way as many vertices of a polygonal as desired.

The previous drawings show that in the new non-circular embodiments,there is no longer one single piece rolled up on itself in order to formthe protective cylinder, but in this case, what is done, is to provideas many flat, cut out pieces as side walls.

FIG. 12 shows an example of a Kit which also forms part of the presentinvention. The example shown in FIG. 12 is a protector device oftriangular section (according to the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 6 and7), and therefore there are three pieces of mesh type (for the threeside walls). The protector devices which are the object of the inventioncan therefore be supplied as a kit with the necessary parts for the userto build the protector device himself.

In the example shown in FIG. 12, as corresponds to a triangular baseprotector device, three modules or three cut multi-dimensional flatpieces are supplied. In addition, an X number of clamps or wires 640 aresupplied to join the three pieces (side walls) together and another Ynumber of clamps or wires 630 are supplied to join the side walls to theanchors or rods 620. Also, as many anchors or rods 620 are supplied asthere are vertices in the polygon that configures the base (in thisexample, since it is a triangle, three anchors or rods 620 aresupplied).

The technical expert will understand that obviously the kit willincorporate as many side walls as necessary to configure the desiredprism (i.e. for a quadrilateral section will be four side walls, for apentagonal five, etc.). In the particular case of a cylindricalprotector device, a single piece of mesh type will be incorporated whichwill then be bent to form the wall of the cylinder. Likewise the numberof anchors or rods 620 will coincide with the number of vertices of thepolygon. In the particular case of a cylindrical protector device therewill be at least three. And the number of clamps or wires 630 and 640will depend on the type and dimensions of the protector device and thenumber of side walls.

It is also part of the present invention the method of assembling theprotective device from a Kit as described above. FIG. 13 shows in aschematic way the assembly procedure of the protector device object ofthe invention from a kit. The example shown corresponds to a cylindricalprotector device (according to the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 3 and4). In this example, the graphically specified assembly steps would beas follows:

-   -   1. Bend the module or the multi-dimensional flat piece of mesh        type to obtain a cylinder of the desired radius.    -   2. Attach a plurality of multi-pronged elements 5 to each other        in the position set in step 1. The clamps or wires 440 supplied        in the kit should be used for tying.    -   3. Partially drive or nail the anchors or rods 420 into the        ground. Preferably the anchors or rods should be driven into the        outside of the protector device. This could be done by simply        hitting their top end with a hammer, but an auxiliary element        such as the one shown in FIG. 13 can also be used for this        driving task. This auxiliary element is provided with a        horizontal surface halfway up the element, which serves to hit        the same more easily with a mallet or hammer due to its greater        surface area.    -   4. The protector device configured in step 2 is placed adjacent        to the driven anchors or rods and is then attached to the        anchors or rods 420. The clamps or wires 430 supplied in the Kit        will be used for tying.

If the configuration is not cylindrical, i.e. one of the configurationsshown in FIGS. 6 to 12 for polygonal-based prismatic protector devices,the steps of the method would be as follows:

-   -   1. The different modules or multi-dimensional flat pieces of        mesh type are placed according to the desired prismatic        configuration.    -   2. These modules or flat pieces are attached to each other in        the position set in step 1. The clamps or wires 440 supplied in        the kit should be used for tying.    -   3. Partially drive or nail the anchors or rods 420 into the        ground. Preferably the anchors or rods should be driven into the        outside of the protector device. An auxiliary element such as        the one shown in FIG. 13 can be used for the driving task.    -   4. The protector device configured in step 2 is placed adjacent        to the driven anchors or rods and is then attached to the        anchors or rods 420. The clamps or wires 430 supplied in the Kit        will be used for tying.

The kit shown in FIG. 12 are called triangular because it carries thepieces in order to form that polygon; however, the end user could buy 2triangular kits and make a hexagon, from which it follows that thepieces could be combined in order to form any shape.

With regard to the system of the wires/tying clamps, any wire currentlymarketed and, in fact, any tying system can be used, e.g. flanges, ducttape, string, etc.

With regard to the bars/anchors, normal corrugated bars can be used(like the ones used in the works for reinforced concrete) or rodswithout corrugation would also be valid. In fact, any type of rods canbe used. The bars/anchors can even have another shape, L-angles insteadof rods may be used, or wooden stakes, or any other shape existing inthe market. The only requirement is that the piece is sufficiently rigidin order to keep the protective metallic meshes or modules (side walls)upright.

The anchor rods can be placed outside or inside of the side walls(although it is more common to place them outside). The end user candecide which option he likes the best.

On the other hand, the bars/anchors are to anchor the protectors to theground and can be as the customers wants, sticking out of the protectoror not. In the exemplary drawings attached, it is shown that the rodsare anchored in the ground and protrude by approx. 30 cm. The protrudinglength is completely variable. The bars will simply have to sink deepenough into the ground so that they are securely fastened, and then itis really irrelevant how much they protrude from the ground. It willdepend on the length of the anchors/rods being used. Moreover, the rodsare ultimately something optional. It could be perfectly renounced tothem as the simple joining of three or four modules or meshed pieces toform a prism or a cylinder itself, is already verticallyself-supporting. The bars are to “reinforce” the stability of the prismor cylinder and prevent it from tipping over due to a bump by an animal.

Regarding the assembly system, the end user is left with the creativityto do what he is interested in, such as e.g. assembling severalprotectors in height and width, or to do it by forming the shapes hewants. The possible combinations are endless. You can for example joinhorizontally two modules intended for a cylindrical configuration. Inthis way we can create a large diameter cylinder. But if we join thosetwo modules vertically, what we get is a cylinder with a smallerdiameter but more height. Similarly, with polygonal configurations, anypolygon can be obtained, with the desired shape and height, simply byjoining modules together, horizontally or vertically. It is therefore a“modular” assembly.

1. A side wall for a protector device comprising: a plurality of pairsof multi-pronged elements, each pair of multi-pronged elementscomprising: a first multi-pronged element comprising: a first C-shapedelement having a first straight section, a first end bent to form afirst elbow and a first end spike, and a second end bent to form asecond elbow and a second end spike, the first end spike projectingperpendicular to the first straight section, the second end spikeprojecting perpendicular to the first straight section, wherein thefirst straight section, the first end spike, and the second end spikeform a C-shape; and a first connecting element attached to the firstC-shaped element, the first connecting element being perpendicular tothe first straight section, wherein the first straight section and thefirst connecting element form an L-shape; and a second multi-prongedelement attached to the first connecting element and not attached to thefirst C-shaped element, the second multi-pronged element comprising: asecond C-shaped element connected to the first connecting element of thefirst multi-pronged element, the second C-shape element having a secondstraight section, a third end bent to form a third elbow and a third endspike, and a fourth end bent to form a fourth elbow and a fourth endspike, the third end spike projecting perpendicular to the secondstraight section, the fourth end spike projecting perpendicular to thesecond straight section, wherein the second straight section, the thirdend spike, and the fourth end spike form a C-shape; and a secondconnecting element attached to the second C-shaped element and notattached to the first C-shaped element, the second connecting elementbeing perpendicular to the second straight section, wherein the secondstraight section and the second connecting element form an L-shape;wherein the side wall is configured as a flat module ormulti-dimensional structure from which the end spikes protrude.
 2. Aprotector device comprising three or more side walls according to claim1, wherein the side walls are attached to each other to form a prismaticshape with a polygonal section, with a first end, and a second end,wherein the first end of the protector device is disposed on ahorizontal surface, and wherein each prism has as many side walls assides has the section.
 3. The protector device according to claim 2,wherein the spikes (3) project axially away from the central axis of theprism and perpendicular to the side walls of the prism and are disposedin a position parallel to the horizontal surface.
 4. The protectordevice according to claim 2, wherein the section of the prism is atriangle and the number of side walls is three.
 5. The protector deviceaccording to claim 2, wherein the section of the prism is a square or arectangle and the number of side walls is four.
 6. The protector deviceaccording to claim 2, wherein the section of the prism is a pentagon andthe number of side walls is five.
 7. The protector device according toclaim 2, wherein the side walls are connected to each other by means ofa plurality of clamps or wires.
 8. The protector device according toclaim 2, wherein the protector device is disposed on a surface of aground, and is secured to the ground with one or more anchors or rodsextending to the surface and attached to the protector device by meansof a plurality of clamps or wires.
 9. The protector device according toclaim 2, wherein the anchors or rods are located at the vertices of thepolygonal base, in such a way that there are as many rods as there arevertices.
 10. The protector device according to claim 2, wherein thefirst and second end spikes have a selected level of sharpness.
 11. Theprotector device according to claim 2, wherein the protector device isdisposed around one of plants, bushes, trees, objects or surfaces,without any clamping or tying.
 12. The protector device according toclaim 2, wherein the protector device is connected to a second protectordevice.
 13. A kit for the assembly of a protector device comprising: aplurality of side walls as necessary to configure the desired prism orcylinder; a plurality of clamps or wires to join the side walls; aplurality of anchors or rods; and a plurality of clamps or wires to jointhe side walls to the anchors or rods.
 14. A method of assembling acylindrical protective device comprising a side wall according to claim1 formed by the union of a plurality of multi-pronged elements that giverise to a flat module or multi-dimensional structure of mesh type fromwhich end spikes protrude, the method comprising the following steps: a)bending the module or the multi-dimensional flat piece to obtain acylinder of the desired radius; b) attaching a plurality ofmulti-pronged elements to each other in the position set in step 1 bymeans of a plurality of clamps or wires; c) partially driving or nailingthe anchors or rods into the ground; and d) placing the protector deviceconfigured in step b) adjacent to the driven anchors or rods and is thenattached to the anchors or rods by means of clamps or wires.
 15. Amethod of assembling a polygonal-based prismatic protective devicecomprising a plurality of side walls according to claim 1 formed by theunion of a plurality of multi-pronged elements that give rise to aplurality of flat modules or multi-dimensional structures of mesh typefrom which end spikes protrude, the method comprising the followingsteps: a) placing the plurality of flat modules or multi-dimensionalstructures of mesh type according to the desired prismaticconfiguration; b) attaching the plurality of flat modules ormulti-dimensional structures to each other in the position set in step 1by means of clamps or wires; c) partially driving or nailing the anchorsor rods into the ground; and d) placing the protector device configuredin step b) adjacent to the driven anchors or rods and is then attachedto the anchors or rods by means of clamps or wires.